and other things to do
Tourist Information Center Hours: 8:30 - 16:00. Expanded hours during holidays and during summer holidays. 10-minute movie about the history of Tzfat Free walk through an excavated underground building which dates to the 13th /14th century, destroyed by earthquakes and now renovated, renovated by Livnot U'Lehibanot. " Maps, guidebooks and information about Tzfat's history. Information about attractions and events in the area " Contact 972-4-6924427 or email.
International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah learn, research and explore the magic of the Kabbalah of Tzfat, in a pluralistic way that suits all. Located across from the Tourist Information Center of Livnot U'Lehibanot. 10-minute audio-visual presentation to explain Kabbalah to beginners. Hours: 9:00 - 16:00. 04-6821771
Azamra The Jewish House Amazing Yemenite food, either to go, or to enjoy in the Azamra complex. Books, music and conversations about everything Jewish. Exhibition showing the Miracle of the World's Creation. Across the street from the Livnot Tourist Information Center on Alkabetz Street. Open all day.
HaAri Synagogue synagogue which was built after the passing of the Ari, R' Isaac Luria, on the field where he celebrated the Kabbalat Shabbat service with his students. Hours: 9:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 18:00
Public Toilets
1. Next to the Ari Ashkanazi Synagogue Hours: 8:00 - 20:00 . Key is at the Z'knai Tzfat gallery, between the Ari Synagogue and the candle factory. Bathrooms are below.
2. In the Courtyard of the Abuhav synagogue Hours: 8:00 - afternoon
Safed Candles for Shabbat and havdallah, sculptures, woven candles. Hours: 9:00 - 19:00. NOT open on holidays (includes Chol HaMoed) Phone: (04) 6822068
Living Art Gallery -- 8 minute audio-visual presentation on the basic concepts of Kabbalah. Free. Runs throughout the day, in English, Russian, Spanish and Hebrew. In the Kikar HaMeginim Square, at the top of the stairs which are next to the ARI Ashkanazi Synagogue.
Abuhav Synagogue Old Sepharadi synagogue which is said to have been built by R' Abuhav in the 16th century. Three Torah scrolls, which are still in use today, are several hundred years old - one is believed to have been written by R' Abuhav. Hours: Throughout the day. Entrance from the LOWER entrance, on Abuhav St. (04)6920351
Kadosh Dairy generations of the Kadosh family producing salty white Tzfat cheese from sheep's milk. Explanations and guided tour available throughout the day. Hours: 9:00 - evening Phone: (04) 6920326
Canaan Weaver's Workshop opportunity to see the process of Hand weaving, an industry, which was a basis of the Tzfat economy of the middle Ages. Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (coffee shops is open later) Phone: (04) 6974449
Yosef Caro Synagogue synagogue built where R' Yosef Caro wrote the Shulhan Aruch, Code of Jewish Law. Hours: Intermittently throughout the day. To request that it be opened, guests are asked to Contact Mr. Ben Shimon at (04) 6923284 or (050) 560-8931 Ma'ariv nightly at 21:00 (in the summer)
Doll Museum exhibition of dolls and costumes of many different countries and historical periods. Located in the Estam Building, at the entrance to Yosef Caro Street (the covered street with the galleries). Back of the building. Hours: 10:00 - 18:00. Entrance fee: 15 shekel for adults; 10 shekels for children and senior citizens. Phone: (04)6972041
Tsfat Winery Winery in the style of wine-making of Safed. Located below the Doll Museum Hours: mornings. Advised to confirm visit beforehand. Moshe /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"טבלה רגילה"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;}(050)4480-884
HaMeiri Dairy generations of the HaMeiri family producing salty white Tzfat cheese from sheep's milk. Hours: 8:00 - 15:00; guided tours on Fridays at 12:00 and otherwise through coordination with Yaniv Phone: (052) 372-1609
HaMeiri Museum Museum of the history of the Jewish settlement in Tzfat throughout the past 200 years. Hours: Daily from 9:00 - 14:30. Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00. Entrance Fee: 14 shekels for adults; 9 shekels for students, soldiers, and children; 7 shekels for senior citizens (with id) Phone: (04) 6921939; (04) 6971307
Ari Sepharadi synagogue original synagogue of the Ari's time, where the Ari prayed and studied Kabbalah in a small cave inside the synagogue with Elijah the prophet. Open on Shabbats and holidays.
Ari Mikve Mikve which the Ari HaKadosh is said to have immersed in. Hours: throughout the day and night, only for men. Next to the Old Cemetery. Always accessible.
Cave of Shem and Ever Legend says that this is the site where Noah's son and grandson Established a yeshiva. From Jerusalem St, Tzfat's main street, cross the street in front of Bank HaPoalim and walk up the ramp next to "Photo Golan" shop. Shacharit: 6:00, Mincha: 14:00
Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry museum highlighting the traditions and culture of Hungarian-speaking Jews. Located in the Saraya building. Hours: 9:00 - 13:00 Phone: (04) 6923880
Metzuda/Citadal highest point in Tzfat's Old City. Site of the largest Crusader Fortress built in the Middle East, which is presently being excavated. Always accessible.
Artists Quarter -- galleries of artists of Tzfat. General Exhibition shows works of all Tzfat artists. Next to the tourist bus parking lot, between the Artists Quarter and the Old Jewish Quarter.
Mashiach Lane -- Safta (Grandma) Yocheved used to sit at the top of the stairs of this narrow lane with two cups of tea and two biscuits. She sat there daily for years, explaining that since the Messiah was supposed to come through Tzfat on his way from Meron to Jerusalem, he would be hungry, and would need nourishment. She was there to provide him with what he needed for his journey. The lane is located off of Bar Yochai Street.
Art Lishma -- Decorate your own pottery. Chose from a variety of ceramics and paint your own design. After it's fired, you can pick it up or receive it in the mail. Call to reserve. Tamar (050)472-7792
Stam Center -- Learn about the Jewish tradition and art of Sofer Stam, writing ritual parchments. Learn about hebrew letters, their origins and mystical meanings. Interactive activities designed to immerse visitors in the actual writings of parchments. In the Northern suburb of Tzfat, Kiryat Sarah. Phone for appointment 972-4-691-2000
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International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah learn, research and explore the magic of the Kabbalah of Tzfat, in a pluralistic way that suits all. Located across from the Tourist Information Center of Livnot U'Lehibanot. 10-minute audio-visual presentation to explain Kabbalah to beginners. Hours: 9:00 - 16:00. 04-6821771
Azamra The Jewish House Amazing Yemenite food, either to go, or to enjoy in the Azamra complex. Books, music and conversations about everything Jewish. Exhibition showing the Miracle of the World's Creation. Across the street from the Livnot Tourist Information Center on Alkabetz Street. Open all day.
HaAri Synagogue synagogue which was built after the passing of the Ari, R' Isaac Luria, on the field where he celebrated the Kabbalat Shabbat service with his students. Hours: 9:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 18:00
Public Toilets
1. Next to the Ari Ashkanazi Synagogue Hours: 8:00 - 20:00 . Key is at the Z'knai Tzfat gallery, between the Ari Synagogue and the candle factory. Bathrooms are below.
2. In the Courtyard of the Abuhav synagogue Hours: 8:00 - afternoon
Safed Candles for Shabbat and havdallah, sculptures, woven candles. Hours: 9:00 - 19:00. NOT open on holidays (includes Chol HaMoed) Phone: (04) 6822068
Living Art Gallery -- 8 minute audio-visual presentation on the basic concepts of Kabbalah. Free. Runs throughout the day, in English, Russian, Spanish and Hebrew. In the Kikar HaMeginim Square, at the top of the stairs which are next to the ARI Ashkanazi Synagogue.
Abuhav Synagogue Old Sepharadi synagogue which is said to have been built by R' Abuhav in the 16th century. Three Torah scrolls, which are still in use today, are several hundred years old - one is believed to have been written by R' Abuhav. Hours: Throughout the day. Entrance from the LOWER entrance, on Abuhav St. (04)6920351
Kadosh Dairy generations of the Kadosh family producing salty white Tzfat cheese from sheep's milk. Explanations and guided tour available throughout the day. Hours: 9:00 - evening Phone: (04) 6920326
Canaan Weaver's Workshop opportunity to see the process of Hand weaving, an industry, which was a basis of the Tzfat economy of the middle Ages. Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (coffee shops is open later) Phone: (04) 6974449
Yosef Caro Synagogue synagogue built where R' Yosef Caro wrote the Shulhan Aruch, Code of Jewish Law. Hours: Intermittently throughout the day. To request that it be opened, guests are asked to Contact Mr. Ben Shimon at (04) 6923284 or (050) 560-8931 Ma'ariv nightly at 21:00 (in the summer)
Doll Museum exhibition of dolls and costumes of many different countries and historical periods. Located in the Estam Building, at the entrance to Yosef Caro Street (the covered street with the galleries). Back of the building. Hours: 10:00 - 18:00. Entrance fee: 15 shekel for adults; 10 shekels for children and senior citizens. Phone: (04)6972041
Tsfat Winery Winery in the style of wine-making of Safed. Located below the Doll Museum Hours: mornings. Advised to confirm visit beforehand. Moshe /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"טבלה רגילה"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;}(050)4480-884
HaMeiri Dairy generations of the HaMeiri family producing salty white Tzfat cheese from sheep's milk. Hours: 8:00 - 15:00; guided tours on Fridays at 12:00 and otherwise through coordination with Yaniv Phone: (052) 372-1609
HaMeiri Museum Museum of the history of the Jewish settlement in Tzfat throughout the past 200 years. Hours: Daily from 9:00 - 14:30. Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00. Entrance Fee: 14 shekels for adults; 9 shekels for students, soldiers, and children; 7 shekels for senior citizens (with id) Phone: (04) 6921939; (04) 6971307
Ari Sepharadi synagogue original synagogue of the Ari's time, where the Ari prayed and studied Kabbalah in a small cave inside the synagogue with Elijah the prophet. Open on Shabbats and holidays.
Ari Mikve Mikve which the Ari HaKadosh is said to have immersed in. Hours: throughout the day and night, only for men. Next to the Old Cemetery. Always accessible.
Tahara Mikve Experience -- Tours, meditations, Kabbalistic explanations of the meaning and uses of the Jewish ritual bath, the Mikve.
At the Breslev mikve, above the cemetary.
At the Breslev mikve, above the cemetary.
Old Cemetery Cemetery where the great rabbis of Tzfat are buried, alongside Jews who resided in Tzfat over the past several hundred years.
Ascent Institute classes in Kabbalah and Jewish studies, library, computer center, hostel. Ascent also provides Tourism information, Workshops and Seminars on a variety of topics (in Hebrew and in English), as well as weekly Shabbat meals and meal placements with local families. Lending library, screening room, an exhibit on Kabbala, kabbalistic art, free internet, a tea garden and gift shop, and free coffee and tea for visitors.Hours: 9:00 throughout the day and evening Phone: (04) 6971407
Ascent Institute classes in Kabbalah and Jewish studies, library, computer center, hostel. Ascent also provides Tourism information, Workshops and Seminars on a variety of topics (in Hebrew and in English), as well as weekly Shabbat meals and meal placements with local families. Lending library, screening room, an exhibit on Kabbala, kabbalistic art, free internet, a tea garden and gift shop, and free coffee and tea for visitors.Hours: 9:00 throughout the day and evening Phone: (04) 6971407
Cave of Shem and Ever Legend says that this is the site where Noah's son and grandson Established a yeshiva. From Jerusalem St, Tzfat's main street, cross the street in front of Bank HaPoalim and walk up the ramp next to "Photo Golan" shop. Shacharit: 6:00, Mincha: 14:00
Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry museum highlighting the traditions and culture of Hungarian-speaking Jews. Located in the Saraya building. Hours: 9:00 - 13:00 Phone: (04) 6923880
Metzuda/Citadal highest point in Tzfat's Old City. Site of the largest Crusader Fortress built in the Middle East, which is presently being excavated. Always accessible.
Artists Quarter -- galleries of artists of Tzfat. General Exhibition shows works of all Tzfat artists. Next to the tourist bus parking lot, between the Artists Quarter and the Old Jewish Quarter.
Mashiach Lane -- Safta (Grandma) Yocheved used to sit at the top of the stairs of this narrow lane with two cups of tea and two biscuits. She sat there daily for years, explaining that since the Messiah was supposed to come through Tzfat on his way from Meron to Jerusalem, he would be hungry, and would need nourishment. She was there to provide him with what he needed for his journey. The lane is located off of Bar Yochai Street.
Art Lishma -- Decorate your own pottery. Chose from a variety of ceramics and paint your own design. After it's fired, you can pick it up or receive it in the mail. Call to reserve. Tamar (050)472-7792
Stam Center -- Learn about the Jewish tradition and art of Sofer Stam, writing ritual parchments. Learn about hebrew letters, their origins and mystical meanings. Interactive activities designed to immerse visitors in the actual writings of parchments. In the Northern suburb of Tzfat, Kiryat Sarah. Phone for appointment 972-4-691-2000